West Midlands University Access Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Access Project

The Access Project

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Description:

Closing Date: Monday 27th May at 5pm
Salary: £23,400
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Job Location: West Midlands area location to be confirmed at interview
Interview date: Tuesday 4th/ Thursday 6th June
Start date: Monday 19th August
Reporting to: Programme Manager

Tuesday 21st May at pm

Tuesday 21st May at 4:30pm-5:00pm

Thursday 23rd May at 12-12:30pm

Thursday 23rd May at 4:30 - 5:00pm

About the organisation

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education.

We're passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students' grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university.

Students who receive support from our programme are more than twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

Our values

Empowerment
We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

Courage

We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.

Impact
We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.

Inclusion
We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.

Ownership
We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask "What can I do to improve my results?"

About the role

This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in one or two schools in the West Midlands area; exact school location(s) to be confirmed at interview.

Our schools are shown on a map The Access Project schools on our website. Access to own transport or reliable transport would be ideal.

The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project's team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised.

Role responsibilities

Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
Match students with volunteer tutors
Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project's Programme Managers or Director

Person specification

Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
Able to effectively time manage
Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
Resilient and adaptable
Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships

Training and Development

Benefits:

25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
PerkBox offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
Employee Assistance Programme, a 24hour helpline for staff
Online Medical assistance access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available sameday.
Interestfree travelcard loans
Travelallowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
Cyclescheme loans
3 paid Volunteering Days
Employer's pensions contributions (3%)
CPD options
The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this.

We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability C